by Dan Ramella | Feb 26, 2021 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload, Uncategorized
The shipment of goods that don’t fill an entire semi-trailer – aka Less Than Load (LTL) – is often the top choice for shipping goods to and from stores and warehouses. However, even with this superior choice, there are fundamental issues to “get right the first time”...
by Brad Mullins | Feb 9, 2021 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
Few things in life cause more anxiety for shipping and supply chain managers than volatility in shipping costs. Volatility has been the theme this past year in the freight shipping industry, especially less than truckload (LTL). With LTL pricing increases likely to...
by Brad Mullins | Jan 7, 2021 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload, Transportation Logistics
As we do every year at this time, we look forward to the year ahead and share with clients and readers what they’re likely to expect based on what we’re seeing within the transportation and logistics industry. 2020 certainly looked much different at the...
by Dan Ramella | Dec 22, 2020 | Less Than Truckload, Transportation Management
LTL, or Parcel Shipping? While it can be slightly more economical, parcel shipping (typically packages under 150 pounds that can be lifted without assistance) can result more frequently in damaged or lost packages due to smaller size and lower weight. LTL...
by Dan Ramella | Dec 15, 2020 | Less Than Truckload, Partial Truckload, Truckload
Generally speaking, the more you know, the better you’re able to manage both expectations and outcomes. This is particularly true concerning LTL freight quotes – there is a direct correlation between greater knowledge and lower rates for your freight. What...
by Brad Mullins | Dec 8, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
3PL’s and LTL Carriers are competitors, right? The relationship between 3PL’s and LTL carriers probably isn’t what you imagine it is. 3PL’s that aren’t 100% asset-based typically utilize the larger LTL carrier network to move their...
